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Weight

Male: 4-9; Female: 4-9 lbs

Height

6-10 inches

Color(s)

Black, tan, white, black and tan; may be solid, sable, or distinctively marked

Overview

The Yorktese, also called the Morkie, is created by the crossing of two breeds: Yorkshire Terrier and Maltese. They are commonly referred to as "designer dogs". The Yorktese is exceedingly popular.

Character

The ideal Yorktese is well-proportioned, sturdy, and hardy in appearance. They possess a lively and sweet expression.

Temperament

The Yorktese is not recommended for homes with small children. They are affectionate, loyal, devoted, and loving. They do well with dogs and non-canine pets they have been raised with. They bond closely to their family and do not do well if ignored or left alone for extended periods of time. Boredom and loneliness will lead to destructive behavior and incessant barking. The Yorktese is suspicious of strangers and will alert their family to strangers and out of the ordinary sounds.

Care

The Yorktese requires daily brushing to prevent matting and tangling. Bathing should be done when necessary using a mild shampoo. Dental hygiene is important to prevent early tooth loss. They may be prone to such health issues as digestive problems, sensitivity to anesthesia, slipped stifle, and skin problems.

Coat

The coat of the Yorktese is typically long, silky, straight, and fine in texture.

Training

Early socialization and obedience are recommended. The Yorktese may be stubborn and difficult to housebreak. They will not respond to harsh or heavy-handed methods. Training must be done with firmness, fairness, patience, and consistency.

Activity

Yorktese are well suited for apartment living provided they are sufficiently exercised and mentally stimulated. They are relatively active indoors and should have a variety of safe toys to keep them occupied. The Yorktese enjoys securely leashed walks, family play sessions, and off-lead play in a fenced yard.

Ownership

Help reduce the number of Morkie / Yorktese puppies in shelters by doing your due diligence. Many puppies are often purchased with little or no knowledge of what goes into parenting one. Uneducated decisions often leave the puppy in need of adoption and in the care of rescue groups. Bringing home a puppy into your family has many benefits but we first implore you to educate yourself. An informed decision will take into account the characteristics of the breed, your lifestyle, expected veterinary care, the demands and limitations of owning one, their activity requirements and levels of companionship required.

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Featured Morkie / Yorktese Breeder

Nathan BazlerMember Since: August 2008Location: N/A

Little Puppies Online has been in business since 2008, and we have been breeding dogs since 2004. My wife, Sara, handles all the shipping and clerical work. I, Nathan, manage the facilities, care of puppies, sales, and our employees. Michele is our Sales Manager and will likely assist you when you...

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Anonymous asked:

2/12/2015 12:10:11 AM

2/12/2015 12:10:11 AM

Is a Morkie good to be around with a 4 year old girl? She is good with dogs.

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Anonymous

If the dog was socialized with children, then the dog should be fine around the four year old. But all interactions between the child and dog should be supervised at all times. The Maltese/Yorkshire Terrier cross is a delicate dog and can easily be injured by a rough child or rough play.2/12/2015 9:27:12 AM

Anonymous asked:

1/29/2015 10:00:06 PM

1/29/2015 10:00:06 PM

Can a Morkie be trained for a service dog?

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Anonymous

A Service Dog by definition is a dog that is trained to be able to do several tasks that alleviate the hardships the dogs owner has because of a disability. And so by definition, any dog could be trained as a Service Dog, but in reality not every dog actually can. Since a Service Dog must be able to be in public with his/her owner, the dog must have extensive training and socialization. Some breeds whom are wary of strangers, or have aggressive tendencies are normally not good picks for Service Dogs. However, with the Maltese/Yorkshire Terrier cross is known for its fun-loving nature and being hypoallergenic; making the dog able to be a Service Dog as long as the dog is physically able to do what it's owner needs he/she to do as a Service Dog. Please note that Therapy Dogs and Service Dogs are very different in what they do for their owners/other people. 1/30/2015 8:41:44 AM

Anonymous asked:

11/4/2013 7:18:17 PM

11/4/2013 7:18:17 PM

what does it mean if a puppy is a "teacup" morkie What does it mean if a puppy is a teacup morkie. I want to adopt the pup but did research and found to stay away from anything that says teacup. why?

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Anonymous

These are toy dogs that are bred to create even smaller dogs. They might not literally fit in a teacup, but they would definitely fit in someone’s handbag or pocket. A morkie is a mutt: a cross between a Maltese and a Yorkshire terrier.
A morkie normally weighs around six pounds, but these teacup morkies are even smaller with many maxing out at four pounds. It is because UNreputable breeders bred RUNTS to get these small dogs. The puppies only weigh a few ounces. This is not a dog for everyone. If you have children, you should look for a dog that is larger and less fragile. Most toy dogs are too small for children to play with without hurting them, and these teacup morkies are even tinier.
11/9/2013 4:50:30 AM

Anonymous asked:

4/7/2013 2:09:01 PM

4/7/2013 2:09:01 PM

when will my puppy be grown i would like to know when my morkie will reach her full size?

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Anonymous

Yourpuppy should be full grown by one year old and mentally fully grown at 29/23/2013 4:06:06 PM

Anonymous asked:

4/4/2013 12:25:35 PM

4/4/2013 12:25:35 PM

Are Morkie's hypoallergenic

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Anonymous

The Maltese and the Yorkshire Terrier are both considered hypoallergenic breeds of dogs. So yes, your Maltese/Yorkie cross will be considered a hypoallergenic dog as well. But please understand that not all hypoallergenic dogs work for every person. Spend some time with the dog or puppy and make sure that you do not have a reaction to the dog/puppy before you bring him/her home.7/15/2014 11:47:26 AM

Anonymous asked:

2/26/2013 10:37:50 PM

2/26/2013 10:37:50 PM

Neutering 11 week old puppy When should I neuter my morkie puppy

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Anonymous

I waited to do it until my baby was 6 or 8 months because he was so small. But ask your vet and also do what makes you feel comfortable.10/4/2013 11:26:29 PM

Anonymous asked:

1/9/2013 6:56:11 AM

1/9/2013 6:56:11 AM

Can you control how much a morkie/Yorkese will bark He barks at about every noise and ever time we go outside

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Anonymous

Contact your local Positive Reinforcement trainer. He/She can help you work with your dog's behavioral issue. Barking is considered a behavioral issue that can be controlled with counter-conditioning training.7/15/2014 11:49:12 AM

Anonymous asked:

1/7/2013 4:13:51 PM

1/7/2013 4:13:51 PM

when does a morkie puppy go into heat

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Anonymous

Unless you are a reputable breeder or are under the study of one, you shouldn't be breeding. Breeding dogs is very dangerous for the dam, sire and the puppies. Unless your dog is of impeccable breeding, has passed all temperament and health checks and has titles in confirmation and/or has shown he/she is capable of doing what the breed was made for, the dog should be spayed/neutered. Every dog is different, but the average time your puppy will have her fist heat is around 6 months old.7/15/2014 11:50:33 AM

Anonymous asked:

1/4/2013 10:04:06 PM

1/4/2013 10:04:06 PM

My Yorkers stool is white and hard. Is that normal

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Anonymous

No, not at all. It is time for a vet visit. This can be a very dangerous situation!7/15/2014 11:51:02 AM

Anonymous asked:

12/27/2012 1:40:29 PM

12/27/2012 1:40:29 PM

information about morkie What is temperment, size at maturity, barkers?

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Anonymous

For you to know if you will like the breed, you must spend time with the breed. The temperament of the dog will depend on the sire and dam's temperament, how much the dog is socialized and how well it is trained. The size is the same, as the size of the puppy will depend on the size of the dam and sire. Barking again, all depends on the training and socialization of the dog. 7/15/2014 11:52:36 AM

Anonymous asked:

12/11/2012 6:04:20 PM

12/11/2012 6:04:20 PM

pregnant morkie She is 52 days pregnant I am just wanting general info on what to expect during the birthing process. Also she is not really showing that much,does that mean maybe only one pup?

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Anonymous

Between day 55 - 57, you should have your dog X-rayed by the vet. This way you can see how many puppies she will have. Unless you have a vet on call or are under the study of a reputable and experienced breeder. You need to have your dog C-sectioned. Birthing is an extremely dangerous process if you do not know what you are doing. You are risking the lives of those puppies and your dam if you do not do everything right.7/15/2014 11:54:22 AM

franklinev asked:

11/17/2012 3:37:01 AM

11/17/2012 3:37:01 AM

do morkies get along well with other dogs do morkies get along well with other dogs?

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Anonymous

Hello,
I have read a - lot about Morkies. And yes, they do get along with other dogs. Very well actually.12/4/2012 7:20:25 PM

Anonymous asked:

11/15/2012 1:24:37 PM

11/15/2012 1:24:37 PM

my morkie scraches her ears a lot why?

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Anonymous

A vet visit is in order. It can be anything from water in the ear, an ear infection or even fleas.7/15/2014 11:54:56 AM

Anonymous asked:

10/3/2012 1:40:08 PM

10/3/2012 1:40:08 PM

PLEASE HELP! My morkie will be 11 weeks in 2 days. I have had him for 4 days. I have been... PLEASE HELP! My morkie will be 11 weeks in 2 days. I have had him for 4 days. I have been working on potty training him. What are some of the most effective and quick ways to potty train a morky? I can get him to poop outside but he still has yet to pee outside. He only pees on my carpet :( Please help.

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Anonymous

I got my morkie when he was only 6 weeks old and began training right away.. We never did the whole pee pee pad thing because we didn't want to teach him it was ok to go "in the house" we just pretty much took him outside every hour or two rewarding him for every pee and poop outside with a treat. He learned very quick and also was only allowed to hang out in certain areas of our home to avoid accidents on carpet. When he did have an accident we quickly stopped him and brought him outside... He caught on little by little and began to go to the door and bark letting us know he had to go... Hope that helped10/23/2012 8:50:18 PM

Anonymous

You have to be patient and consistent. i have a Morkie, that I got in September. I have a Border Collie also that helps me. If they begin to pee inside, make a loud noise and yell stop. Then pick her up and take her right out to where you want her to go. You can even place the paper towel or whatever you use to clean the pee inside and place it outside where you want her to go, then wait and give commands to pee. It may take a lil while. I was outside one night literally for 45 minutes waiting, then praised the hell out of her like it was a game. Hope it helped. She will have accidents, just be consistant. 11/7/2013 11:06:08 PM

Anonymous asked:

10/3/2012 2:55:07 AM

10/3/2012 2:55:07 AM

I have a supposively a true morkie. Both parents were 5lbs and under. My morkie has a wonderful... I have a supposively a true morkie. Both parents were 5lbs and under. My morkie has a wonderful hairy face. His neck is so tiny. He is now 6 months old..but his hair everywhere but his face is short. Should I expect it to stay short or about how old will he be when it starts growing longer? Any help will be appreciated. Thank you

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Anonymous

Contacting your vet in this situation is key. The hair could grow longer, or it could stay short. There are incidences in which the Yorkie Dam is a 'Brewer's Yorkie', which means that the hair will be short and kind of curly.7/15/2014 11:56:31 AM

Anonymous asked:

9/19/2012 12:00:39 PM

9/19/2012 12:00:39 PM

how often can i give my 2pounds morkie food?

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Anonymous

You can give your dog food when ever you want. But two meals a day would be sufficient for your dog.7/15/2014 11:57:11 AM

Anonymous asked:

9/12/2012 7:41:20 PM

9/12/2012 7:41:20 PM

Why is my 9 week old morkie starting to turn mean?

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Anonymous

The temperament of the puppy will be determined by the temperament of the dam and sire. It is very rare for a puppy to be actually mean. However, a puppy could be play fighting and you interpreted it as being mean. Contact your local Positive Reinforcement trainer for more information and training classes.7/15/2014 11:58:32 AM

Anonymous asked:

8/4/2012 3:07:04 PM

8/4/2012 3:07:04 PM

What do I do while my Morkie is giving birth do I have to help her at all or do i leave her... What do I do while my Morkie is giving birth do I have to help her at all or do i leave her alone should I keep the father away?

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Anonymous

Unless you are under the study of a reputable and experienced breeder, you should NOT be birthing the puppies by yourself. You NEED someone experienced there, such as a breeder or vet. Please have your dog C-sectioned if you can not have a vet present throughout the birth. Birthing puppies is very dangerous and you are risking the lives of those puppies and your dam if you do not do everything right. Yes! Keep the father away!7/15/2014 12:00:02 PM

Anonymous asked:

7/31/2012 4:04:49 PM

7/31/2012 4:04:49 PM

My seven lb.morkie has a small bald spot on top of her head. Doc did scratch test no problem,... My seven lb.morkie has a small bald spot on top of her head. Doc did scratch test no problem, she doesn't itch. Why is this?

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Anonymous

I have a 3 lb morkie. She has a similar spot on top of her head. I have had several vets look at it and they are all puzzled but say that she is healthy. If you determine more information, please let me know. I'm always concerned something is wrong and not being diagnosed.10/16/2012 12:59:58 AM

If I were to sell my 9 month old morkie female, what should I ask For her (price-wise) BESIDES A... If I were to sell my 9 month old morkie female, what should I ask For her (price-wise) BESIDES A GOOD LOVING HOME.??? She is on the larger side at about 18 pounds and all creamy colored white-ish. Her hair is very long and she has an overbite...temperment= playful and friendly.

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Anonymous

I would ask the price depending on how much you paid for her. How old was she when you got her? If she was a puppy, I would sell her for a little less. And also, do go on how good of dog she is. I would say $350-$500.12/4/2012 7:24:43 PM

Anonymous asked:

7/7/2012 1:02:57 AM

7/7/2012 1:02:57 AM

I have a 7 month old Morkie (Bella). We got her when she was 3 months old. When we got her she... I have a 7 month old Morkie (Bella). We got her when she was 3 months old. When we got her she had really bad kennel cough & had to take her for intravenus injections. So, we put off potty training her. 4 months turned into 7 months & she is still not trained. I have not been consistent in my efforts.... almost feeling like it's too late and I have to break the bad habits that she has got used to.
???? My question is.... how do I go about training Bella after 4 months of being in my home. I know it will be harder because she is already set in her ways. But I need to take control because steam cleaning my carpet is not an option anymore.
Please tell me what to do. Thank you! Sherry

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Anonymous

Try training your morkie with a bell. You can buy a bell on a string that hangs on your handle from your local pet store, or you could make one yourself. Everytime you take her outside to go potty take her paw and hit the bell so she learns that sound means she gets to go outside. It took our Morkie 2 weeks to become completely potty trained with it.7/22/2012 2:49:01 PM

Anonymous

Hi, I have a Morkie and I didnt potty train him until he was 8 months old (my fault)...but when you start potty training take him out the "same" door everytime! Otherwise he or she gets confused! Don't give up..if I did it after 8 months, you can too!!7/27/2012 12:38:34 AM

Anonymous asked:

7/2/2012 4:05:00 PM

7/2/2012 4:05:00 PM

How to break the habit of our Morkie barking and sometimes growling when the doorbell rings? ... How to break the habit of our Morkie barking and sometimes growling when the doorbell rings? Thank you.

You have to be careful with keeping small dogs outdoors while you are not there. Large birds like hawks have been known to pick them up and carry them away.7/22/2012 2:50:09 PM

Anonymous asked:

6/22/2012 10:00:24 PM

6/22/2012 10:00:24 PM

(I was told)I have a morkie. She is approx. 8.3 months and larger than I thought A Morkie to be.... (I was told)I have a morkie. She is approx. 8.3 months and larger than I thought A Morkie to be. She is about 18 #s and looks like a large maltese but is the same size as my poodle. Also she has an over bite. Are these characteristics of a Morkie or different maltese breed.??

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Anonymous

My Morkie is about the same- but no overbite. He is 8 years old and weighs about 17-18 pds. BTW, he was a little devil as a puppy- so just in case you're still going through that stage, it's gets better!6/25/2012 12:50:10 PM

Anonymous

YES SHE IS!!! SHE GETS INTO EVERYTHING AND WILL NOT LISTEN. SHE EVEN CHEWED UP MY LAPTOP CORD(amongst other things...)6/29/2012 5:32:49 PM

Anonymous asked:

6/13/2012 1:41:42 AM

6/13/2012 1:41:42 AM

I live in Chicago, I am thinking about buying a morkie but i am scared the cold climate change... I live in Chicago, I am thinking about buying a morkie but i am scared the cold climate change might get the dog sick, you reminded me have a morkie?

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Anonymous

I live in Alberta Canada and my morkie does extremely well as long as he is not left outside for long period of time when it is extremely cold. He will want to go out for walk but wants to come home shortly after.7/17/2012 5:01:02 PM

Anonymous

We live in up state NY and our 15 lb morkie likes the cold and snow long enough to do his business.12/13/2012 8:11:34 AM

Anonymous asked:

6/6/2012 2:57:18 PM

6/6/2012 2:57:18 PM

I just got a 4month old morkie. Is it normal for him not to have long hair? His hair is real... I just got a 4month old morkie. Is it normal for him not to have long hair? His hair is real short and it looks weird!

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Anonymous

I have the same thing with my morkie. If you find out the answer, please let me know. Mine has a wonderfully pretty hairy face. His neck has hair but is very slender. His body is where the problem is. How is his body hair suppose to look? Will it thicken and grow? How large do they get? Just curious, Thanks8/14/2012 12:54:56 PM

Anonymous

Morkies do have long hair, but it must be brushed daily or it will matt. I keep my Morkie, Sparky's hair cut short. It is easier to take care of and a lot cooler for him in the summertime. It is all a matter of preference. He looks adorable with it cut short.8/17/2012 3:24:16 PM

Anonymous

I have a two year old cream male morkie named Pancho. When we first got him he had very short hair and a bald little tummy. He only weighed 1/2 lbs! I was worried about his hair, but after a few more months it really started to grow! He is adorable! It's not super long, but he is fluffy! 9/6/2012 1:24:35 PM

Anonymous asked:

5/18/2012 9:31:41 PM

5/18/2012 9:31:41 PM

I have a 6 month old Morkie, he is completely in love with my late mother's poodle. I don't... I have a 6 month old Morkie, he is completely in love with my late mother's poodle. I don't want any mix pups, but can't keep him off of her while she is in heat. Is he too young to produce?

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Anonymous

6 months is the cut off date at my work to allow un-spayed or un-neutered dogs to be together, so I would say to either get him or her fixed because you're at risk.6/27/2012 10:48:41 PM

Anonymous asked:

5/10/2012 7:47:48 PM

5/10/2012 7:47:48 PM

We currently have a 1.5 yr old morkie girl and would like to get a male morkie. How should we... We currently have a 1.5 yr old morkie girl and would like to get a male morkie. How should we introduce them?
My girl is incredibly sweet, loving and full of energy! She plays really well with other dogs and has never been aggresive, so we are hoping there won't be any more issues.
She roams the house freely during the day. We are thinking of getting the boy on a Friday so that we have the weekend with him prior to going to work on Monday.
The dogs will be alone together during the day.
Is this ok?
Any info would be very helpful!

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Anonymous

They will be fine together , when I first brought my morkie home she was shy but the next day or two she warmed right up to my pharoah hound they stay home together all the time 5/17/2012 10:17:50 AM

Anonymous

I have two F1 Morkie's that are five months apart. The Female is older than the male. When we first brought our male Morkie home, she would try two squeeze between me and the puppy and would try to mother the puppy. I just showed both Morkie's equal amount of attention in front of each other. They were best buddies in no time. Now, two years later they have had two litters of puppies together. Four in the first litter, five in the second litter. All puppies were very healthy and happy. 5/24/2012 1:56:28 PM

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